Join us for an enlightening conversation with Eric Nason, wearer of many hats and experiences, including NASA, NASCAR, Justin Rodeo Healers, Secondary Schools and more.

Show Notes:

Erik Nason MBA, MS, ATC, CSCS, BCS-O

Senior Manager of Sports Medicine for Partnerships | Advent Health Central Florida Division | Certified Athletic Trainer | Owner of Xtreme Action Sports Medicine

321-537-2633

Erik.nason@adventhealth.com

In 2018, Florida Hospital, now Advent Health and Volusia County Schools announced that the hospital has selected Erik Nason to serve as the athletic trainer to coordinate care for the 5,000 Volusia County student-athletes. In his new role, Nason will act as a liaison with the schools to streamline and coordinate care for student athletes, along with improving concussion protocols. He also will work with athletes off the field to help with conditioning and nutrition.

Nason’s new role is part of Florida Hospital’s (now Advent Health) five-year, $2 million partnership with Volusia County Schools.

Nason is the former president of The Athletic Trainers Association of Florida, which is a two-term, three-year, peer-elected position which supports the professional development, membership management, educational platforms, legislative efforts, and governmental affairs for the organization’s 2,500 members and 3,200 athletic trainers statewide. He also spent 17 years as an athletic trainer at the Kennedy Space Center, providing onsite musculoskeletal rehabilitation for employees.

Erik states “I have the privilege of being the manager of a number of incredible athletic trainers. I never think of myself as a boss, but as a leader who loves to stand alongside each one of my colleagues and cheer them on bringing them success in their jobs and lives. They never cease to amaze me how dedicated and hard working they are!”

Since 1999, Nason has been the program manager and athletic trainer for the Justin Boots Sports Medicine Team, providing sports medicine care to Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) participants during several annual rodeo events in Florida.

To contact the Youth Sports Safety Update Podcast

https://Jaxsmp.com Jacksonville Sports Medicine Program or JSMP

3563 Philips Highway, Building E, Suite 502, Jacksonville, FL 32207

Email: Jim.mackie@bmcjax.com 904-477-9291

Email: Robert.Sefcik@bmcjax.com Executive Director JSMP & CEO / President FASMED 904-202-4332

Florida Alliance for Sports Medicine https://fasmed.fadss.org/

Disclaimers:

Guests of the show are stakeholders of youth sports safety. Views and conclusions expressed in this program are those of the guest(s) and not necessarily those of the employees, administration, or associated staff of JSMP. and does not imply endorsement of any product, service, or opinion discussed.

The JSMP is also the managing partner of the Florida Alliance of Sports Medicine, or FASMED which is a state-wide coalition of sports medicine physicians who are engaged in promoting the highest level of high school sports safety through education, awareness and access to medical resources to keep kids safe.

All material presented in this program is provided for information only and should not be construed as professional advice. Any use of this podcast without the express written consent of the JSMP or FASMed is strictly prohibited.

Key Takeaways & Call to Action:

A. Always advocate for your child’s safety.

Show Notes:

Andrea Kovalsky, MS, LAT, ATC, Kovalsky11@gmail.com, 708-491-8979

Andrea has chosen a mid career shift after several years in the Secondary Setting, she is completing her DAT from FIU. Her next challenge is to embarking on a PHD from U Conn while serving an assistantship with a team sport to continue her skill practice as an AT. She shares her insights on these decisions and being an AT. She shares to focus on what she chooses to do and learn and not just ride the wave of life so to speak. Hope you enjoy.

To contact the Youth Sports Safety Update Podcast

https://Jaxsmp.com Jacksonville Sports Medicine Program or JSMP

3563 Philips Highway, Building E, Suite 502, Jacksonville, FL 32207

Email: Jim.mackie@bmcjax.com 904-477-9291

Email: Robert.Sefcik@bmcjax.com Executive Director JSMP & CEO / President FASMED 904-202-4332

Florida Alliance for Sports Medicine https://fasmed.fadss.org/

Disclaimers:

Guests of the show are stakeholders of youth sports safety. Views and conclusions expressed in this program are those of the guest(s) and not necessarily those of the employees, administration, or associated staff of JSMP. and does not imply endorsement of any product, service, or opinion discussed.

The JSMP is also the managing partner of the Florida Alliance of Sports Medicine, or FASMED which is a state-wide coalition of sports medicine physicians who are engaged in promoting the highest level of high school sports safety through education, awareness and access to medical resources to keep kids safe.

All material presented in this program is provided for information only and should not be construed as professional advice. Any use of this podcast without the express written consent of the JSMP or FASMed is strictly prohibited.

Show Notes: Dr. Emilie Burgess, Sports Dietitian

Instagram: @emthedietitian

Emilie Burgess is a board-certified specialist in sports dietetics specializing in sports performance, low energy availability, disordered eating, and eating disorders in athletes. She currently works as a sport & eating disorder dietitian at Laura Moretti Nutrition LLC, co-chair for the 2025 Female Athlete Conference, and a contract dietitian for USA Track and Field.

Emilie was most recently the Athletics Sports Dietitian for 34 varsity teams at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, and served as the Exhibitor Chair for the 2023 Female Athlete Conference.

As a dietitian, Emilie has worked at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Boston, Cambridge Eating Disorder Center, and at Home Base Program, a Boston Red Sox and Massachusetts General Hospital program. During the pandemic, she transitioned to Boston Hope, a COVID-19 field hospital where she helped co-lead and build the food service department.

Emilie has also worked as a clinical nutrition specialist in the Division of Sports Medicine and Female Athlete Program at Boston Children’s Hospital, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Recreation, and completed a sports nutrition fellowship program at the University of Washington through the Gatorade Sports Nutrition Immersion Program.

Emilie earned a BS in Dietetics at the University of Connecticut, where she competed as a Division I tennis player. She went on to earn a MS in Nutrition and Food Science, and completed a dietetic internship at West Virginia University.

Professional Affiliations:

• Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)
• Massachusetts Dietetic Association (MDA)
• American Sports and Performance Dietitians Association (APSDA)
• Sports and Human Performance Nutrition (SHPN)

To contact the Youth Sports Safety Update Podcast

https://Jaxsmp.com Jacksonville Sports Medicine Program or JSMP

3563 Philips Highway, Building E, Suite 502, Jacksonville, FL 32207

Email: Jim.mackie@bmcjax.com 904-477-9291

Email: Robert.Sefcik@bmcjax.com Executive Director JSMP & CEO / President FASMED 904-202-4332

Florida Alliance for Sports Medicine https://fasmed.fadss.org/

Disclaimers:

Guests of the show are stakeholders of youth sports safety. Views and conclusions expressed in this program are those of the guest(s) and not necessarily those of the employees, administration, or associated staff of JSMP. and does not imply endorsement of any product, service, or opinion discussed.

The JSMP is also the managing partner of the Florida Alliance of Sports Medicine, or FASMED which is a state-wide coalition of sports medicine physicians who are engaged in promoting the highest level of high school sports safety through education, awareness and access to medical resources to keep kids safe.

All material presented in this program is provided for information only and should not be construed as professional advice. Any use of this podcast without the express written consent of the JSMP or FASMed is strictly prohibited.